The most senior prosecutors in South Korea have tendered their resignations following a political deal that could dramatically reduce their investigative powers.
South Korean media outlets say Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo spearheaded the extraordinary step on Friday. The other high-ranking officials include the chiefs of the nation's six high prosecutors' offices.
The ruling Democratic Party has been pushing to reform the country's state prosecution service. Last week, lawmakers submitted draft legislation that would transfer most investigative powers to the police.
The main opposition People Power Party initially opposed the idea, but the two parties reached a deal on Friday.
They now plan to approve the legislation next week.
Prosecutors in South Korea have used their powers to arrest and indict former presidents including Park Geun-hye and Lee Myung-bak.
Some legal experts in the country say the reforms are aimed at keeping corrupt politicians in power.
South Korean media outlets say Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo spearheaded the extraordinary step on Friday. The other high-ranking officials include the chiefs of the nation's six high prosecutors' offices.
The ruling Democratic Party has been pushing to reform the country's state prosecution service. Last week, lawmakers submitted draft legislation that would transfer most investigative powers to the police.
The main opposition People Power Party initially opposed the idea, but the two parties reached a deal on Friday.
They now plan to approve the legislation next week.
Prosecutors in South Korea have used their powers to arrest and indict former presidents including Park Geun-hye and Lee Myung-bak.
Some legal experts in the country say the reforms are aimed at keeping corrupt politicians in power.
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South Korean Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo and six high-ranking officials have resigned, potentially weakening their investigative powers. The move follows a political deal between the ruling Democratic Party and main opposition People Power Party to reform the state prosecution service, shifting
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220423_02/
Date: April 23, 2022
Created: 2022/04/23 13:07
Updated: 2025/12/09 16:46
Last Read: 2022/04/23 13:07